Supervisor – Field I – Parks & Recreation Position Available In Collier, Florida

Supervisor – Field I – Parks & Recreation 
Salary $28.32 Hourly Location FL, FL Job Type Full Time, Regular Job Number 09388 Department Public Services Department Opening Date 05/02/2025 Closing Date 5/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

Job Summary The purpose of this classification is to supervise maintenance/repair activities and operation of equipment associated with various projects within the Parks & Recreation Division. Essential Functions Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing performance appraisals; conducts training activities; and conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations. Supervises workers engaged in operating equipment and performing maintenance/repair work associated with various projects within an assigned department/division of the County, which may involve water distribution systems, water utilities maintenance, aquatic control, grounds maintenance, parks/recreational facility maintenance, traffic sign installation, road/bridge construction maintenance, roadside maintenance, building maintenance, custodial maintenance, or other projects within the assigned department. Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise. Ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations; conducts safety meetings. Supervises, prioritizes, schedules, and coordinates projects; initiates and/or responds to work orders to conduct various maintenance projects; determines and coordinates necessary equipment, materials, and manpower to conduct projects; prepares or obtains cost estimates; plans work activities to minimize down time in equipment operations or work areas; dispatches crew members, vehicles, or equipment to work sites as needed; monitors status of work in progress and progress in meeting project deadlines; inspects completed work; reports damage/vandalism, potentially hazardous/dangerous situations, or other problems to supervisor; and responds to problems or emergency situations. Coordinates projects and work activities with those of other departments, contractors, utility companies, outside agencies, or others as needed. Conducts inspections of systems, equipment, buildings, or other facilities to identify problems and necessary repairs; reviews maintenance records and inspection reports completed by other staff to identify problems and monitor status of work. Plans schedules for regular maintenance work, preventive maintenance work, and special maintenance projects. Maintains inventory of department supplies and materials; monitors inventory levels and ensures availability of adequate equipment, supplies, tools, chemicals, and materials to conduct projects and work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials; and obtains competitive bids and price quotes. Performs administrative tasks; provides budgetary input and assists in monitoring expenditures; reviews invoices for accuracy, research discrepancies, and approves for payment; reviews logs/forms completed by staff members; develops work schedules to ensure adequate coverage; reviews timecards and forwards for payment; research information as requested; makes recommendations concerning department projects or needs; and assists in developing procedures relating to projects/activities. Oversees and monitors work of contracted service providers; inspects work to ensure quality and compliance with terms of contracts; and reviews payment requests from contractors and recommends payment. Supervises and assists in performing various tasks involving aquatic control and maintenance of lakes, beaches, canals, or ditches; coordinates construction, operation, and maintenance of community park/landscaping, water management system, street lighting, street signs, beach cleaning, and bay restoration program; conducts safety inspections of canals, swales, lakes, wastewater treatment plants, or other areas; coordinates application of herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and germicides; coordinates control of vegetation in drainage system for maximum drainage; inspects vehicles and equipment used for spraying; conducts plant/pest identification; determines appropriate chemical types, amounts, rates, mixtures, and spray equipment; mixes chemicals for application of aquatic herbicides and pesticides; loads chemicals and calibrates/maintains spray pumps; cuts/removes weeds, grass, cattails, or other vegetation around lake; provides facility tours; coordinates construction projects; assists in forecasting funding needs for programs and field operations; conducts biological monitoring; deploys and retrieves tide gauges; and retrieves salinity data. Supervises and assists in performing various tasks involving grounds maintenance or landscaping projects; mows grass; edges landscaped areas, public areas, parking lots, sidewalks, and fence lines; plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers; waters flowers, grass, and landscaped areas; weeds flower beds; trims trees, hedges, and shrubs; cuts down trees and tree limbs; grinds stumps; installs/lays sod; aerates, seeds, fertilizes, and waters grounds; applies herbicides and pesticides; spreads pine straw, mulch, and other grounds materials; rakes and disposes of grass clippings, brush, and other materials; blows leaves/debris from walkways; picks up and disposes of debris/litter from grounds and parking lots; empties trash containers; removes dead animals from grounds or roadways; hauls garbage, tree limbs, and vegetation to landfill or other designated location; and digs holes/trenches and shovels materials. Supervises and assists in performing various tasks involving maintenance of parks, athletic fields, and recreational facilities; oversees pest management, including identification of insects/diseases, control of weeds and insects, and use of pesticides; oversees agronomic activities, including turf grass selection, establishment, fertilization, nutrition, and water management; and oversees preparation of athletic fields, including game regulations, field layout, field maintenance, mowing, turf repairs, construction of bases and pitcher mounds, irrigation management, field protection, game/practice setup, field rotation, and accommodation of non-sporting events. Supervises and assists in performing various tasks involving custodial maintenance projects; sweeps, vacuums, mops, strips, and/or waxes floor surfaces; cleans, deodorizes, and disinfects bathrooms and locker rooms; replenishes soap and paper products; empties trash cans, recycling containers, and ash urns; carries/transports trash to dumpster or other designated trash receptacle; cleans light fixtures; and removes graffiti from walls, walkways, or other surfaces. Performs quality control inspections to ensure quality of department work, products, or operations. Responds to complaints and questions related to department activities; research problems and provides information; formulates and initiates plan of action to correct problems/issues. Coordinates response to emergency calls; evaluates service calls and determines needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials. Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning project work areas, or cleaning shop; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment. Transports, loads, and unloads equipment and materials used in projects; transports crew workers to/from work sites. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in

CMA 5805.

If assigned to general maintenance:
Must obtain and maintain a valid Florida Ornamental & Turf Pesticide License within six (6) months of hire.